NAEP/APU Three-Part Webinar Series 2013

Join us for our second exciting year of interactive webcasts with industry experts sponsored by American Public University and the National Association of Environmental Professional (NAEP).  All of these webinars are complimentary.

APU and NAEP are collaborating on this 3-part series focused on professional development for environmental professionals; helping you build the skills you need for success.

Below is a list of the topics os the 2013 webinars:

• Part 1: Top Skills Sought by Environmental Employers
• Part 2: The Importance of Communication Skills
• Part 3: Top 10 Time Management Tips

To register click the link below:

http://www.studyatapu.com/NAEP-2013

For a detailed description of each of the three webinars in this series please click below to read more.

Part 1: Top Skills Sought by Environmental Employers

Wednesday, April 17, 2013
12:00 p.m. - 1:15 p.m. ET

Our panel will share a complete report on the 2012-2013 National Environmental Employment Survey conducted by the Environmental Career Center.

• What employers are saying about their latest job projections
• Current job trends
• Top skills environmental employers are seeking
• What all this means for you as an environmental professional

Following the survey results, our panel of hiring managers and employers will discuss the data and relate it to their companies/organizations’ expectations in terms of qualifications and skills of new hires. They will also discuss what they predict their hiring needs will be in the near future and share any general resources to help you build the skills you need to stand out in this competitive job market.

Speakers

• Carol Pollio,      Program Director for Environmental Sciences, American Public University      System
• John Esson,      Director/Founder, Environmental Career Center
• Elizabeth Copley,      Program Manager, Impact Assessment & Permitting Services

Part 2: The Importance of Communication Skills

Tuesday, July 30, 2013
12:00 p.m. - 1:15 p.m. ET

Following the survey results, our panel of hiring managers and employers will discuss why communication, whether written or verbal, is the most important qualification you can develop for a position in the environmental field. Our top experts will give you their advice on best practices as well as how you can continue developing your communication style for more effective proposal writing, reports preparation, client and data presentation, and overall interactions within your professional community.

• Industry experts share their “stories from the field”
• Advice on improving your writing samples, data presentation,      public speaking, and verbal interactions with peers and clients
• Tips on how to demonstrate your skills confidently and      successfully
• Gain critical information and resources for professional      development

Speakers

• Ron Deverman,      Principal Environmental Planning Manager, HNTB; Former NAEP President
• Jim Montgomery,      Editor-in-Chief, Associate Professor, DePaul University
• Robert P. Sliwinski,      Senior Environmental Resources Specialist, Christopher B. Burke      Engineering, Ltd.
• Kris W. Thoemke,      Ph.D., CEP, APU Faculty Member and Upcoming Chairman of ABCEP’s      Credentials Review Board (CRB) and an Ex-Officio member of the ABCEP and      National Association of Environmental Professionals (NAEP) Boards of      Directors

Part 3: Top 10 Time Management Tips

Wednesday, November 20, 2013
12:00 p.m. - 1:15 p.m. ET

Our panel of industry experts will cover the top ten time management tips for environmental professionals to help you improve your productivity and success. Topics will include:

• How to manage your time
• Learn to prioritize projects
• Making a to-do list
• Proper planning
• Organizing Inbox and calendar
• Learn to say no courteously
• Effectively multitask by combining proper activities
• Other time-saving tips

Speakers

• Bill Plumpton,      CEP,  NAEP Board of Director, Chair of Chapters Committee;      Environmental Planner, Gannett Fleming
• Kris W. Thoemke,      Ph.D., CEP, APU Faculty Member and Upcoming Chairman of ABCEP’s      Credentials Review Board (CRB) and an Ex-Officio member of the ABCEP and      National Association of Environmental Professionals (NAEP) Boards of      Directors